DVX100a, Merlin and 5600 mAh battery?

[SantaCruzMichael]

Hey guys,
Has anyone flown a DVX on the Merlin with the 5600 mAh battery from dvxuser?
Getting ready to invest in new batteries for a critical shoot in Central America, but am worried about going "big," as it were, and still being in balance.

Is the dvxuser battery heavy enough to necessitate an additional Merlin weight?

I also use a Sennheiser G2 receiver on the cam, with an additional Merlin weight to counteract that, so I don't want to add a lot more weight.

Thoughts?

In case the dvxuser battery doesn't work out, any tips on a good source for high capacity batteries that are the same size as the original DVX 1600/3200 mAh?

Cheers,
Michael

 

[mikkowilson]

It's not a good idea to add any extra counterweights to the Merlin.

I'd recomend you use the "Merlin Accessory Plate" http://www.jimfarrell.com/merlin/ ...
(Available from at least B&H: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=445745&is=REG&addedTroughType=search )
... to mount your Mic receiver IN PLACE of some of the counterweights.

And yes, the DVX will balance on the Merlin with the DVXuser battery.


- Mikko